Real Name: Steven Greenberg, Cynthia Johnson
Date of Birth / Formation: 1979
Age / Status: Active 1979ÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ1985
Lipps Inc. was an American disco and funk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. They achieved massive international fame in 1980 with the hit single 'Funkytown', which spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song became a global disco and dance anthem, characterized by its infectious synth-pop rhythm and Cynthia Johnson's distinctive vocals. While 'Funkytown' remains their most iconic hit, the group also achieved success with songs like 'Rock It' and 'How Long'. Lipps Inc. was a pioneer of the synth-pop and disco crossover sound that defined the early 80s dance scene. Their music continues to be celebrated as a cornerstone of the era's pop culture.